Whistle



Nov; 6, 1945. A. M. OSTERHOLT v 2,388,495

WHISTLE Filed April 21, 1945 Inventor WWW Patented Nov. 6, 1945 UNITEDSTATES PATENT OFFICE WHISTLE August Marius Osterholt, Hoboken, N. J.Application April 21, 1945, Serial No. 589,548

2 Claims.

This invention relates to a whistle. A primary object of this inventionis the provision of an improved whistle, characterized by the uniquedisposition of the air passage thereof in conjunction with the cavitiesin the mouth, whereby an improved tonal quality is produced.

An additional object of the invention is the provision of a novelamusement device for adults and children alike.

A further object of the invention is the provision of a whistle, whereinthe cavity of the mouth itself may be utilized to produce a variety oftonal eifects, and which may be readily utilized to play a variety ofmelodies in a relatively simple manner.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of such awhistle which may be made in a variety of ornamental designs, which willbe pleasing to the eye, and at the same time relatively simple andinexpensive to manufacture.

A still further object of the invention is the provision of a whistle ofone-piece construction, characterized by the absence of moving parts.

Other objects will in part "be obvious and in parts be pointed out asthe description of the invention proceeds and shown in the accompanyingdrawing wherein there are disclosed preferred embodiments of thisinventive concept.

In the drawing:

Figure 1 is a side elevational view of one form of whistle embodyingthis inventive concept, shown in association with a schematicrepresentation of the cavity of the mouth.

Figure 2 is an elevational view of one form of whistle according to thisinvention.

Figure 3 is a plan view of a modified form Figure 4 is a plan view of astill further modified form.

Figure 5 is an end elevational view of the device shown in Figure 2.

Figure 6 is a sectional view taken along the line 6-6 of Figure 3, and

Figure 7 is an end elevational view of the device shown in Figure 4.

Similar reference characters refer to similar parts throughout theseveral views of the drawing.

In the drawing, and having particular reference to the modificationshown in Figure 1, the device is comprised of a block 10, of anysuitable material, flat on both sides and of a thickness to fitcomfortably between the lips. One extremity of the block l0 forms ananvil ll against which the tip of the tongue is adapted to be placed.Set into the block ID at a central position and extending entirelytherethrough is a groove l2 terminating in a sharp point l3. The pointI3 is positioned a distance from the anvil H, such that when the deviceis in the mouth as indicated in Figure l, the lips overlie the inner endof the groove to provide an air passage.

In the modification shown in Figure 3 a rectangular block I 5 isprovided, which is correspondingly provided in V-shaped groove l6terminating in a point l1, adjacent an anvil surface l8. Here as in theprevious modification the tip of the V must be similarly positioned.

- The modification shown in Figure 4 is comprised of a block 20 of stilldiiferent shape, but provided with a groove 2! terminating in a sharpapex 22 similarly positioned.

In playing the device, as disclosed in Figure 1, it is placed betweenthe lips, with the tongue against the anvil, and the apex of theV-shaped groove, which forms the principal part of this invention,positioned between the lips in such manner that an air space from theinterior of the mouth is provided. 1

When the air is expelled from the mouth and through the V-shaped slot, awhistling sound is produced, and it will be readily apparent that thetone of the whistle may be varied by changing shape of the tonal cavityof the mouth and correspondingly the relative shaping of the lips withrespect to the V-shaped groove.

From the foregoing it will be seen that there is herein provided animproved whistle, accomplishing all the objects of this invention andothers, including many advantages of great practical utility andcommercial importance.

As many embodiments may be made of this inventive concept, and as manymodifications may be made in the embodiment hereinbefore shown anddescribed, it is to be interpreted merely as illustrative and not in alimiting sense.

I claim: 7

1. In a device of the character described, a block of a thickness to fitconveniently between the lips, a portion of said block extending intothe mouth and formin an anvil against which the tongue is adapted torest, and means forming a, V-shaped slot extending completely throughsaid block positioned at a point adapted to extend into the mouth toform an air passage.

2. In a device of the character described, a block of a thickness to fitconveniently between the lips, a portion of said block extending intothe mouth and forming an anvil against which the tongue is adapted torest, and means forming a V-shaped slot extending completely throughsaid block positioned at a point adapted to extend into the mouth toform an air passage, the apex of said V-shaped groove pointing towardsaid anvil.

AUGUST MARIUS OSTERHOLT.

